The ACLU’s Historic Fight for Our Freedoms

As the nation prepares for a second Trump presidency, the ACLU has never been more focused on how to preserve and expand our most vital civil liberties and civil rights.

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How “Stay-or-Pay” Contracts Are Used to Abuse Immigrant Workers

Shiny Lal came to the U.S. to chase the American dream, instead she found herself in an abusive employment contract that could cost her nearly $40,000. Today, we’re urging the world’s largest private dispute resolution company to stop abusing workers.

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We're Fighting Back Against Efforts to Intimidate Professors into Silence

A SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) suit brought against Columbia professors who criticized the school’s response to student protests is a classic and unlawful way to weaponize our legal system to punish and silence protected speech. The ACLU is in court to protect our right.

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Who is Kash Patel?

What to know about Trump's Nominee for FBI Director

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"I Thought That Death Was Imminent"

Jean Paul* fled civil war in Cameroon, risking his life on an arduous journey that included four days spent walking in the Darién Gap, to seek asylum in the U.S. Today, he’s ready to tell his story.

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Who is Pete Hegseth?

What to know about Trump’s secretary of defense nominee and his stance on civil liberties.

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Attempts at a Technological Solution to Disinformation Will Do More Harm Than Good

Futile “content authentication technologies” are being pushed by companies and others.

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Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events – and Beyond

You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.

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Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save Lives

Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.

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